Historical Marker
Middletown in the 1700s
Historical marker location:
100 Main Street, Middletown, Connecticut
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)
The state of Connecticut has a long history of manufacturing, and was home to many famous companies such as Colt Firearms, Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, and General Electric. The state's manufacturing sector has declined in recent decades, but it remains an important part of the state's economy.